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Are you ready to embark on an entrepreneurial journey towards financial independence and success? Join us as we dive deep into the strategies, insights, and practical advice you need to turn your business dreams into reality. Hosted by entrepreneur and business coach, Bunmi Ajibade, each episode is packed with valuable tips and guidance to help you navigate the complexities of starting and scaling your own business. From crafting a compelling business idea to developing a solid business plan, and from marketing strategies to financial management, we cover it all. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur looking to launch your first venture or an experienced business owner seeking to take your enterprise to new heights, this podcast is your go-to resource for actionable advice and inspiration. With interviews featuring successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and thought leaders, you’ll gain invaluable insights into what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape. Join us on the Create Your Own Economy podcast and take the first step towards building the business of your dreams. Subscribe now and start your journey towards entrepreneurial success today!

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May 27, 2026Episode 20718 min

The Power of Preparation: Why Smart Entrepreneurs Win Before They Launch

Most people focus on launching. Smart entrepreneurs focus on preparation. In this episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade breaks down the often-overlooked foundation of sustainable entrepreneurial success: preparation. Because building a thriving business requires more than motivation - it requires strategic planning, financial readiness, mindset shifts, and the right support systems. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ Why preparation is the real competitive advantage ✅ The mindset shifts required before launching a business ✅ How financial readiness creates confidence and clarity ✅ The importance of systems, planning, and support ✅ Why fulfillment and freedom matter just as much as revenue Whether you’re preparing to leave corporate life or looking to strengthen the foundation of your existing business, this episode will help you position yourself for long-term success. 🎧 Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade and learn how intentional preparation can become your greatest entrepreneurial asset. Key Moments : 03:15 Importance of Strategic Planning 06:27 Building a Growth Mindset 10:11 Funding and financial planning 16:26 Entrepreneurial preparation and resources About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get the Conversation Bible: https://go.clarolegr.com/the-conversation-bible

May 20, 2026Episode 20619 min

Achievement vs Assignment: Why Success Still Feels Empty for Many Professionals

Have you ever achieved everything you thought you wanted… and still felt like something was missing? In this episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade explores the powerful difference between achievement and assignment - and why many high-achieving professionals still feel unfulfilled despite career success. Because success alone doesn’t always create meaning. Sometimes the emptiness you feel is a signal that you’re being called toward something deeper. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ The difference between achievement and assignment ✅ Why career success can still leave you feeling disconnected ✅ How to identify the work you were uniquely created to do ✅ Five powerful steps to uncover and activate your calling ✅ How to turn your experience into a purpose-driven business aligned with who you truly are If you’ve been feeling the quiet pull toward something more meaningful, this episode will help you begin exploring what that next chapter could look like. 🎧 Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade and learn how to move beyond external success into work that truly aligns with your purpose. Key Moments: 05:37 Balancing achievement and purpose 08:21 Listening to your life's calling 10:47 Discovering your true calling 18:02 Wrapping up and next steps 19:16 Encouraging audience engagement About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get the Conversation Bible: https://go.clarolegr.com/the-conversation-bible

May 14, 2026Episode 20523 min

Signs You’re Ready to Leave Your Corporate Job and Become an Entrepreneur

What if your discomfort isn’t burnout… but a sign you’ve outgrown your current life? In this episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade explores the subtle but powerful signs that you may be ready to leave corporate life and begin your entrepreneurial journey. Many professionals reach a point where external success no longer feels aligned internally. The title, salary, and stability may still be there - but something deeper begins calling for more freedom, impact, creativity, and purpose. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ The internal and external signs that you’re ready for entrepreneurship ✅ Why successful professionals often feel disconnected from their careers ✅ How to recognize the difference between burnout and transformation ✅ The mindset shifts needed to prepare for your next chapter ✅ Practical first steps to move from uncertainty to clarity and confidence This episode is for anyone feeling the quiet but persistent nudge that there’s more waiting for them beyond the 9-to-5. 🎧 Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade and learn how to recognize when it’s time to stop settling for success that no longer fits. Key Moments: 06:21 Feeling stuck in a 9-to-5 job 09:39 Signs you're ready for entrepreneurship 12:35 Thinking about legacy and vision 16:34 Being ready to start a business 17:55 Finding your true calling About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie

May 7, 2026Episode 20420 min

From Approval-Seeker to CEO: The Mindset Shift Every Entrepreneur Needs

What if the biggest thing holding your business back is your need for approval? In this episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade explores the mindset shift every aspiring entrepreneur must make to move from employee thinking to CEO leadership. Many professionals spend years being rewarded for following instructions, avoiding risks, and seeking validation. But entrepreneurship requires something different: confidence, ownership, creativity, and the courage to make decisions without constant approval. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ The hidden habits that keep professionals stuck in employee thinking ✅ Why approval-seeking limits business growth and confidence ✅ How to think and act more like a CEO ✅ The mindset shifts needed to take bold action and trust yourself ✅ Practical strategies to move from hesitation to leadership If you’re ready to stop playing small and start building your business with confidence, clarity, and ownership, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade and begin the mindset transformation that changes everything. 05:57 Reflecting on work focus and mindset 08:45 Moving from approval to action 14:12 Shifting from employee to entrepreneur mindset 18:48 Encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs 19:55 Guide for leaving corporate jobs About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie

April 29, 2026Episode 20315 min

From Corporate to Entrepreneur: How to Turn Your Job Skills Into Business Success

Think you need to start from scratch to build a successful business? Think again. In this episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade breaks down how your corporate experience may be your biggest entrepreneurial advantage. If you’ve been feeling stuck in your career but unsure whether you have the right skills to build a business, this episode will help you recognize the value you already bring to the table. You’ll learn how to leverage skills like: ✅ Leadership ✅ Strategic planning ✅ Communication ✅ Problem-solving ✅ Team management ✅ Operations and execution Bunmi shares practical steps to help you identify your transferable skills and use them to confidently launch and grow your own business. Your corporate career wasn’t wasted - it may be preparing you for your biggest opportunity yet. 🎧 Tune in now and start building your own economy. Key Moments: 01:12 Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship 04:47 Identifying and evaluating your skills 06:31 Identifying skills and passions 10:09 Validating skills in real settings 13:17 Seeking feedback from mentors About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie

April 22, 2026Episode 20237 min

Financial Clarity First: The Numbers You Must Know Before Leaving Your 9–5 with Rob te Braake

If you don’t understand your numbers… you’re not running a business - you’re guessing. In this episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade is joined by Rob te Braake, fractional CFO and founder of Insight Matters, to break down the financial clarity every entrepreneur needs before making big decisions like quitting a job, hiring, or scaling. Because gut feeling might start a business… But it won’t sustain one. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The key numbers every entrepreneur must track weekly ✅ Why messy bookkeeping leads to expensive mistakes ✅ How to move beyond tax-focused accounting to decision-making clarity ✅ Simple financial habits to build confidence and control ✅ How to know when you’re truly ready to exit your 9–5 This episode will help you move from confusion to clarit - and from risk to informed decisions. 🎙️ Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade and start building your business with financial confidence. Key Moments: 03:34 Rob's journey to entrepreneurship 07:02 Starting with reliable financials 12:09 Importance of detailed revenue tracking 14:05 Understanding business numbers better 17:06 Understanding the importance of numbers 20:11 Understanding profit margins basics 24:56 Preparing to sell your business 27:29 Planning for a business exit 31:31 Planning personal and business finances 35:11 Rob's financial clarity scorecard About the guest : Rob te Braake is the Founder and Director of Insight Matters, a fractional CFO and accounting firm dedicated to helping 7- and 8-figure online businesses transform their financial data into actionable growth strategies. With 15 years of experience in finance, strategy, and entrepreneurship, he specializes in helping founders make data-driven decisions to improve profitability, cash flow, and overall company value. He quit his job to co-found and build several green-tech businesses over a seven-year period. This hands-on background as a business operator led him to his core philosophy: "accounting is too important to leave to accountants," who focus solely on tax compliance. Having lived and worked in six different countries, he is currently based in Lisbon, Portugal, leading a team of over 20 professionals across 13 countries. Rob has a powerful story: he started as a fractional CFO and realized most founders didn’t have reliable financial data. He got tired of fixing bookkeeping before he could do strategic CFO work, so he built the full-service solution he wished he had as an entrepreneur Even if you’re not at 7 or 8 figures yet or working your 9–5—this conversation will help you build the financial habits that create stability now and optionality later, including becoming exit-ready. Connect Rob: Get Rob’s free Financial Clarity Scorecard (2-minute self-audit): https://financeinsightmatters.com/finance-health-scorecard-for-online-businesses/ rob@financeinsightmatters.com Insight Matters - https://financeinsightmatters.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-te-braake/ Website : https://financeinsightmatters.com/ About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie

April 8, 2026Episode 20131 min

7 Steps to Confidently Close Sales and Turn Conversations Into Clients

Resources Mentioned: https://go.clarolegr.com/the-conversation-bible You don’t have a sales problem. You have a closing problem. In this episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade breaks down the 7-step process to confidently close sales - without sounding pushy, desperate, or scripted. Because great conversations don’t automatically lead to clients… Unless you know how to guide them. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The 7-step framework to move from conversation to client ✅ How to handle objections without losing confidence ✅ Why listening is your most powerful sales skill ✅ How to build trust and naturally guide people to a decision ✅ The mindset shift that makes selling feel aligned and authentic Whether you’re just starting your business or struggling to convert leads into paying clients, this episode will help you close with clarity and confidence. 🎙️ Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade and learn how to turn your conversations into consistent revenue. Key Moments: 04:26 Steps to transition into entrepreneurship 07:55 Mastering sales and target audience 11:59 Identifying challenges and active listening 14:36 Focusing on customer transformation 18:41 Addressing customer objections 22:19 Handling objections and closing 26:24 Following up with clients and referrals 29:32 Entrepreneurship toolkit and next steps About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie

April 1, 2026Episode 20028 min

BUILD IT (Part 2): Your Roadmap to Consistent $2K–$5K Months While Employed

You’ve made your first money. Now the real question is - can you make it consistently? In this episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade continues the BUILD IT series with a practical roadmap to help you grow from occasional income to consistent $2K–$5K months - all while keeping your job. This is where most people get stuck. Not because they lack ideas… but because they lack a clear plan. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The month-by-month roadmap to build consistent revenue ✅ How to move from random clients to predictable income ✅ The key activities that actually generate results (not just busy work) ✅ How to manage your time while balancing a full-time job ✅ The mindset shifts required to stay consistent and committed This episode is your guide to turning effort into income - and income into consistency. 🎙️ Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade and start building a business that pays you reliably, not occasionally. Key Moments: 07:02 Booking conversations and finding clients 09:34 Using AI tools for productivity 14:29 Balancing client work and outreach 16:34 Scaling content and getting referrals 20:39 Making time for side hustles 23:19 Setting prices based on value 27:13 Transitioning to entrepreneurship About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie

March 26, 2026Episode 19927 min

BUILD IT: Turn Your Idea Into $2K–$5K Months While Still Employed

You’ve declared your vision. You’ve protected your dream. Now it’s time to build it - and get paid. In this final episode of the Declare It. Protect It. Build It. series, Bunmi Ajibade breaks down how to turn your idea into consistent $2K–$5K months - even while you’re still working your 9-to-5. This isn’t about complicated funnels or hype-driven tactics. It’s about simple, repeatable actions that generate real revenue. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to reverse engineer your first $2K–$5K month ✅ How to turn everyday conversations into paying clients ✅ How to create offers based on what people actually need ✅ A simple framework for client conversations (without feeling salesy) ✅ How to build momentum and visibility while still employed This episode is your bridge from idea to income - helping you move from planning to getting paid. 🎙️ Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade and start building a business that not only inspires you — but pays you. Key Moments: 03:59 "Blueprint to Achieve $2K-$5K" 10:27 "Discovering Challenges, Not Pitching" 15:21 "Testing Value for Business Solutions" 19:42 "Tailored Business Plan Program" 20:51 "Building a $2K Monthly Offer" 24:29 "Sales Roadmap & Client Goals" About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie

March 19, 2026Episode 19826 min

PROTECT IT: How to Safeguard Your Business Dream While Keeping Your Job

You’ve declared your vision. Now it’s time to protect it. In this episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade continues the Declare It. Protect It. Build It. series by breaking down the real threats that can quietly destroy your business dream before it even begins. And no - it’s not the market. It’s what’s happening around you (and within you). In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ The biggest risks of building a business while still employed ✅ How to avoid legal and professional mistakes that can cost you your job ✅ Why your network can either protect or sabotage your progress ✅ How to handle naysayers, self-doubt, and momentum leakage ✅ The importance of mentorship, support, and building the right environment This episode is your firewall - helping you protect your reputation, your income, and your future business at the same time. 🎙️ Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade and learn how to build your dream the smart way - safely and strategically. Key Moments: 01:12 "Protecting Your Business Dream" 04:13 "Honoring Commitments, Leaving Well" 08:41 "Overcoming Naysayers' Doubts" 11:22 "Overcoming Naysayers and Networks" 17:51 "Overcoming Self-Sabotage Habits" 19:08 "Overcoming Self-Sabotage" 22:20 "Commitment and Growth Over Time" About the Host: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie